Daniel B. Polatsch
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions

Overview

Daniel Polatsch is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Polatsch is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

New York University School Of Medicine

Residency

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital

Specialties

Hand Surgery
Orthopedics

Licenses

Hand Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery

Fellowships

Brigham & Womens Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners New York Hand and Wrist Center of Lenox Hill
210 East 64th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10065

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Polatsch has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tennis Elbow

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


20 Total Publications

Distal Interphalangeal Joint Fractures of the Hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch by calling their office at 212-434-4263. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch specialize in?

While Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.

Does Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch accept my insurance?

Dr. Daniel B. Polatsch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-4263 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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